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» For carts that are loaded onto trucks and transported to a nearby facility, wire shelving with aluminum split sleeves mounted to a dolly base is required at a minimum. • Track Shelving: » Enables more shelving units to occupy limited floor space. Shelving is configured with rigid casters that allow the units to roll from side to side along a guide track. When the units are moved, an aisle opens up for supply access. » Overhead track shelving is the most popular style, as it assures floors are clutter-free and easy to clean. » Floor track systems (guide rails along the floor) are also available. • Wall mount shelving: » Ideal for creating storage space over stainless steel prep tables, sinks, and other work areas, wall- mount shelving will allow you to keep dishes, pots and pans, spices, and other important prep tools organized » Typically used above workstations and doorways. » Can be configured as a single unit or connected in a run. » Features a fixed-bracket single shelf. » Designed with post-style wall mounts; allow for more than one shelf tier.
• Wall-mount track system: » This is the most flexible design and a popular option for areas above pot sinks and prep tables, as it allows for combinations of shelves and wall grids with baskets, hooks and special shelves. Shelves and grids can be mounted along the entire track. It also allows storage to be configured around wall obstacles. • Undercounter shelving: This type of shelving is configured on short posts along with dividers, ledges and bins to keep condiments within reach behind service counters or display items in front of service counters. 7. Do they have specialty storage needs? • Dunnage: Dunnage racks are ideal for keeping heavy bulk ingredients like flour or sugar off the floor and are available in a variety of materials such as aluminum and polymer as well as in stationary and mobile models. • Security: Security shelving is preferred when protecting valuables or safeguarding high-end items. • Wine Shelving: This type of shelving is an easy and inexpensive option for storing wine bottles. Wine racks are designed to hold bottles at optimal angles to maintain quality and allow air circulation through the racks to consistently preserve cool temperatures.
Types of Shelving (by Material)
1. Metal/Wire Shelving: Typically the most economical shelving options are chromate, chrome-plated and epoxy-coated wire. Wire racks can withstand contact from very hot pans.
Chrome (i.e., Nickel chrome)
• Chrome-plated wire shelving units are ideal for dry storage or heated environments including stockrooms, warehouses, garages and retail applications. • Designed to increase visibility and ventilation, chrome wire shelves may come with a clear epoxy coating as well, although can be prone to rusting after prolonged use in humid environments. Many of these units are NSF Listed.
Chromate (Zinc)
• Most economical dry storage finish with the look of chrome.
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